Duff & Phelps Ranked First for U.S. and Global Fairness Opinions for 2018

Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes
value for clients, today announced it ranked No. 1 for the fourth
consecutive year in Thomson Reuters’ Mergers & Acquisition Review – 2018
for the number of fairness opinions rendered in both the U.S. and
globally. In 2018, Duff & Phelps rendered 57 fairness opinions globally,
50 of which were associated with U.S. deals.

Chris Janssen, Managing Director and Global Head of Transaction Opinions
at Duff & Phelps, commented, “Independent financial advice backed by
analytical rigor continues to be a top priority for those seeking
fairness opinions. Expertise and service in this regard is particularly
indispensable in an era of enhanced governance accountability and
informed, engaged stakeholders who demand that boards discharge their
fiduciary responsibilities at the highest levels. Looking ahead, we will
continue to invest in the people and processes necessary to maintain our
competitive advantage and provide value to our clients.”

With a reputation built over decades, Duff & Phelps’ Fairness
and Solvency Opinions Practice delivers high-quality, independent
financial advice and opinions that withstand the most rigorous scrutiny.
Our practice covers the spectrum of corporate deals, including
traditional mergers and acquisitions, transactions involving minority
interests, transactions with affiliates, financings and restructurings.
Since 2005, the firm has rendered nearly 850 fairness opinions in
transactions with an aggregate deal value of more than $333 billion.

“Our strong performance over the last 10 years in Thomson Reuters’
advisor table affirms Duff & Phelps’ unique ability to provide objective
financial advice to corporate boards as part of their deliberative
process,” adds Bob Bartell, Global Head of Corporate Finance at Duff &
Phelps. “We look forward to continuing to serve our clients, protecting
shareholders and retaining our market leading position.”

About Duff & Phelps
Duff & Phelps is the global advisor
that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients in the areas of
valuation, corporate finance, investigations, disputes, cyber security,
compliance and regulatory matters, and other governance-related issues.
We work with clients across diverse sectors, mitigating risk to assets,
operations and people. With Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps since
2018, our firm has nearly 3,500 professionals in 28 countries around the
world. For more information, visit www.duffandphelps.com.

M&A advisory, capital raising and secondary market advisory services
in the United States are provided by Duff & Phelps Securities, LLC.
Member FINRA/SIPC. Pagemill Partners is a Division of Duff & Phelps
Securities, LLC. M&A advisory, capital raising and secondary market
advisory services in the United Kingdom are provided by Duff & Phelps
Securities Ltd. (DPSL), which is authorized and regulated by the
Financial Conduct Authority. M&A advisory and capital raising services
in Germany are provided by Duff & Phelps GmbH, which is a Tied Agent of
DPSL. Valuation Advisory Services in India are provided by Duff & Phelps
India Private Limited under a category 1 merchant banker license issued
by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

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